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About

Unsworth ward lies in the northwestern part of the Bury metropolitan borough. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of housing developments from different periods. It is bordered by main roads that provide connections to Bury town centre and neighbouring Prestwich. Local services are concentrated along the central thoroughfare, which functions as the community's main hub for shops and amenities.

The landscape includes several green spaces, such as Unsworth Reservoir, which offers walking paths and a local nature area. The ward contains a mix of schools and community facilities serving its population. Residential streets are generally quiet, with a suburban atmosphere prevailing throughout the area.

Area overview

On average Unsworth has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 109 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Unsworth is £46,845 per year. There are 9 schools in Unsworth: 6 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Unsworth is home to around 11,034 people, with a population density of about 1,150.9 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
109
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
13.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Unsworth Population
11,034
Population density
1,150.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.16(-6%)
Anti-social behaviour
26.74(+49%)
Public order
14.41(+42%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.59(+51%)
Burglary
12.87(+132%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,160
83.03%
Pakistani
683
6.19%
Other White
303
2.75%
Irish
173
1.57%
Indian
116
1.05%
Total population: 11,032

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,886
31.78%
Level 3 (A level)
1,593
17.54%
No qualifications
1,585
17.46%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,373
15.12%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
839
9.24%
Total 16+ residents: 9,080

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,900
39.97%
Owns with a mortgage
1,653
34.77%
Private landlord or letting agency
560
11.78%
Social rents from council
378
7.95%
Other social rented
157
3.3%
Total households: 4,754

Property prices in Unsworth

Based on 152 recent sales, the median property price is £260,500 in Unsworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £650,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Unsworth in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Unsworth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached38£400,000
Flats12£129,400
Semi-Detached63£275,000
Terraced39£200,000

10 years median price trend in Unsworth

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Unsworth.

All postcodes in Unsworth

BL98AB

Hollins Lane

BL98HN

Sandown Road

BL98JR

Parr Lane

BL98QG

Croft Industrial Estate

M252RU

Egypt Lane

BL98AD

Kilner Close

BL98HJ

Sunny Bank Road

BL98NG

Bent Fold Drive

BL98QB

Pole Lane

BL98QF

Borden Way

BL98QS

Castle Road

BL99TG

Leyland Street

M458PA

Whalley Road

BL98GD

Castle Road

M458PQ

Sawley Avenue

BL98EH

Sunny Bank Road

BL98AW

Hollins Lane

BL98BR

Chatsworth Close

BL98BS

Hollins Lane

BL98BT

White Brow

BL98DD

Hollins Brow

BL98JP

Parr Lane

BL98LR

Queen Anne Close

BL98RP

Pilsworth Road

M457SZ

George Street

M458GG

Moreton Avenue

BL99TL

Manchester Road

BL98JJ

Hollins Lane

BL98EY

Kentmere Close

BL98HR

Ripon Avenue

BL98JG

St Georges Road

BL98LS

Plantation Grove

BL98LT

Haweswater Crescent

BL98LZ

Parr Lane

BL98NQ

Bowlee Close

BL99SN

Lawrence Street

BL99SP

Cliff Road

BL98AS

Hollins Lane

BL98BA

Brook Lane

BL98BU

Croft Lane

BL98DN

Manchester Road

BL98GA

Killy Lane

BL98HZ

Randale Drive

BL98LU

Parr Lane

BL98QP

Hills Lane

M458PX

Heathfield Road

M458QY

Stanley Road

M458WY

Tintern Avenue

BL99SS

Manchester Road

BL98AQ

Hart Drive

BL98BQ

Heaton Drive

BL98ER

Wensleydale Close

BL98JT

Parr Lane

BL98LJ

Sunny Bank Road

BL98NL

Chadderton Drive

BL98NW

Thurston Close

BL98NX

Whittle Brook Close

BL99UE

Dumers Lane

M458PN

Rufford Drive

BL98BJ

Felton Close

BL98BN

Alton Close

BL99PD

Britain Street

M458NU

Mather Avenue

M458WZ

Whalley Road

M458GQ

Elms Street

M458QU

Stanley Close

BL98QA

Croft Lane

M458XS

Elms Close

BL98AP

Hunters Hill

BL98HD

Hopwood Close

BL98LF

Hillsborough Drive

BL98NY

Mere Close

BL98RT

Hollins Brook Way

M458UZ

Whalley Road

BL98RE

Pilsworth Way

BL98HB

Heathfield Road

BL99TY

Meadway

M458GF

Elms Road

BL98EA

Alum Crescent

BL98ND

Brookdene Road

BL98EB

Sunny Bank Road

M458WU

Mather Avenue

BL98DQ

West Close

BL98HT

Borrowdale Drive

BL98NE

Randale Drive

BL99NY

Manchester Road

BL99SZ

Barlow Fold Close

M244SH

Unsworth

BL98ES

Sunny Bank Road

BL98JU

Sunny Bank Road

BL98LH

Blundell Close

BL98NS

Monsall Close

M458NX

Dunkirk Road

BL98EZ

Hollins Lane

BL98AR

North Avenue

BL98BP

Haddon Close

BL98BY

Blenheim Close

BL98LD

Leeds Close

BL99TU

Enfield Close

M458GY

Stanley Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.